RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Inland Empire United is proud to endorse Armando Carmona for Jurupa Valley City Council District 1, recognizing his commitment to community leadership, government accountability, and protecting the interests of Jurupa Valley residents.
City councils make decisions that directly affect neighborhoods, housing, public safety, economic development, and quality of life. Inland Empire United believes those decisions should be made by leaders who remain connected to their communities and are willing to put residents ahead of special interests.
As the incumbent councilmember representing District 1, Carmona has consistently centered his work on protecting Jurupa Valley’s neighborhoods while encouraging greater community participation in local government. Throughout his campaign, he has emphasized that every major decision should be informed by the people most affected by it.
Carmona’s priorities include transforming city funding priorities, protecting Jurupa Valley from unchecked development and gentrification, and eliminating wasteful spending. He has also emphasized that his lived experience has been shaped by organizing alongside community members and advancing local struggles.
His record reflects a willingness to take independent positions when he believes they are in the community’s best interest. Carmona noted that he has opposed warehouse projects when he believed they failed to provide meaningful community benefits, and he has supported policies intended to protect immigrant communities, including limiting the use of city property for federal immigration enforcement activities.
Beyond City Hall, Carmona regularly organizes town halls, neighborhood cleanups, and community mobilizations. He has committed to keeping residents informed about major decisions, remaining accessible both in person and online, and ensuring community members continue to play a leading role in shaping the future of Jurupa Valley.
Inland Empire United is proud to endorse Armando Carmona because of his commitment to community-driven leadership, transparency, and ensuring local government remains accountable to the people it serves.
The November General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. To view Inland Empire United’s complete slate of endorsed candidates, visit https://ieunited.org/2026-endorsements/.